Nachammal v. The Special Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Nachammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Special Tahsildar, Social Security Schemes, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

2.The Panchayat Secretary, Keelavalavu Panchayat, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to pass an appropriate order for disbursement of Old Age / Widow Pension to the petitioner based on the petitioners online application No.TN-9520221109872 dated 09.11.2022 and the Below Poverty Line Certificate No.2410 issued by the 2nd respondent with effect from November, 2022 onwards including arrears of Old Age / 1/4

Widow Pension, within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugan For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash, Addl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner is a senior citizen. She is also a widow. She seeks payment of pension. Since her request did not elicit any response, the present writ petition came to be filed.

3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader submitted that if the petitioner opens a bank account in UCO bank in Navinipatti Branch, Melur and furnish the details to the respondent, the pension amount will be credited in the said bank account. The petitioner will also be entitled to arrears. 2/4

4.Recording the said submission, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

14.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The Special Tahsildar, Social Security Schemes, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

2.The Panchayat Secretary, Keelavalavu Panchayat, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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